Just off the coast of Newfoundland is a collection of islands that are not part of the province. Indeed, they are not even Canada! St. Pierre and Miquelon are the last piece of French territory in North America. They are quite distinct from Newfoundland and Labrador, making them a must visit. Indeed, the tourism industry of St. Pierre and Miquelon and the Burin Peninsula, in Eastern Newfoundland, are closely entwined. You’ll discover a whole new world when you take the ferry from the town of Fortune. Here’s some of the coolest facts about Newfoundland and Labrador’s closest foreign country.

With so many coastlines and so many beautiful panoramic vistas, the visitor to Newfoundland and Labrador has a very good problem: where can one find the best sunrise and sunset? This question will elicit as many answers as there are islands to rise over and inlets to set down in. That said, it is really hard to beat the sunrise over Placentia Bay and the sunset across Fortune Bay.

The fall is a great time of year for hiking in Newfoundland & Labrador. From breathing in the crisp fall air to enjoying the bright yellow, red, and orange colours to picking berries along the coastline, it's no wonder the fall hike is a favourite for many. To help get you underway, we've pulled together a list of 5 great fall hikes in Newfoundland & Labrador.

For a province known for its wooden boats, quirky ways, and its slower pace of life, Newfoundland and Labrador has been ahead of the rest of the world in a lot of respects. Throughout its history (and even prehistory), the province has been a trend-setter and taste-maker. Because of our 30 minute time zone, we get a lot of firsts: the first sunrise in North America, the first New Year’s party every year, and we even get to see blockbuster movies before everyone else (if only 30 minutes earlier). But these are not the only ways we are ahead of the game. Newfoundland and Labrador has had a front-row seat to history, watching the world change – and then watching the rest of the world catch up!

Thinking of going for a day hike on one of Newfoundland & Labrador's 200 hiking and walking trails? Before you do, check out this list of hikers' tips and checklist items to help you prepare for your trip.

Newfoundland and Labrador has a wealth of great hiking trails, some of the best in the world. There’s something special about the trails that head to the top of a hill. They provide a definite sense of accomplishment, even on the most modest ascents, and they will supply spectacular views of the surrounding towns and landscapes. This isn’t an exhaustive list, but these are four of our favourites in Eastern Newfoundland. And they may not be Mount Everest, but they’ll make you feel like you’re on top of the world!

Each year during the third weekend of September, the Town of Elliston, the Root Cellar Capital of the World, hosts Canada’s and Newfoundland & Labrador’s top chefs and hundreds of participants to celebrate culinary excellence and the root cellar’s cultural heritage. This year, participants voted on Newfoundland & Labrador’s best cod dish crowning the “King of Cod”, hiked the coastal scenes of Elliston, and sat with new and old friends to celebrate the latest installment of the Roots, Rants, and Roars Fall Festival.

I never win things. It’s not from a lack of trying, because believe me I try. In fact, I try harder than most. Here’s why: I love free stuff – doesn’t matter how big or how small, if it’s free, it’s fantastic. A couple of weeks ago, Newfoundland and Labrador Tourism held a giveaway during their annual Whale Week celebration – the prize was a massive whale-watching excursion for two, compliments of Air Canada and Maxxim Vacations.

When you’re blessed with over 29,000 kilometres of coastline that twist and turn in every way imaginable, as well as rocks that protrude through the surface of the shore in the most precarious of positions – it makes sense that you may need some way of navigating vessels through what can sometimes be a labyrinth of stone.

I have a confession to make. I’ve lived here my whole life — a place that is filled with icebergs — I’ve never once gone in search of them. And, it’s not like you need to go very far in order to find them. I know. I know. You’re thinking to yourself “Dave, what is wrong with you?” Truth be told, I have a really comfortable couch.

Newfoundlandlers and Labradorians have a long history with the sea. It goes back centuries. From Beothuk hunting expeditions in birch bark canoes, to explorers seeking a new world away from the shores of Europe, to cowboys — yes, I said cowboys.

It has been said that cross country skiing is just about the perfect activity since it exercises legs and arms and is also a good way to get aerobic exercise in the winter. For some people, breaking their own trail through the woods and experiencing nature under a blanket of snow is their idea of a perfect winter outing. Others like the social atmosphere of a local cross country ski club. For many families this is a good option since most ski clubs in Newfoundland will have a chalet, trails groomed specifically for cross country skiing and programmes for kids and adults alike.

Growing up in Newfoundland and Labrador, one of the fondest memories as a child was heading out to my Grandmother’s house for Jiggs’ Dinner. For those of you who don’t know, Jiggs’ Dinner – also known as “boiled” or “Sunday” dinner – is a traditional meal that consists of salt beef, turnip, cabbage, potato, carrot, pease pudding, and more often than not, some kind of dessert. Our Jiggs’ Dinner, on both sides of the family, included a turkey.